Pecan Caramel Squares
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Pecan Caramel Squares a try. For 57 cents per serving, this recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 12 servings with 214 calories, 4g of protein, and 14g of fat each. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It is brought to you by Foodista. A mixture of coconut, butter, vanillan extract, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 25%, which is not so amazing. Similar recipes are Caramel Pecan Squares, Pecan Squares, and Pecan Squares.
- Serves: 12
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish
- Health Rating: 2.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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brown sugar | 55.0 | grams | None |
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butter | 2.0 | Tbsps | None |
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coarsely-chopped pecans | 163.5 | grams | None |
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coconut | 40.0 | milliliters | None |
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eggs | 3.0 | None | |
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flour | 187.5 | grams | None |
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salt | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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vanilla extract | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
brown sugar
Qty: 55.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
butter
Qty: 2.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
coarsely-chopped pecans
Qty: 163.5
Metric: grams
Price: None
coconut
Qty: 40.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
eggs
Qty: 3.0
Metric:
Price: None
flour
Qty: 187.5
Metric: grams
Price: None
salt
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
vanilla extract
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: For the Bottom
Layer
Step 1: Combine flour, sugar and salt in medium bowl.
Ingredients:
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- salt
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 2: Cut butter into mixture until fine and grainy. Press this crumbly mixture into lightly greased 8-inch-square pan.
Ingredients:
- butter
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 3: Bake at 350 degrees 10 minutes.For the Top
Equipment:
- oven
Step 4: Combine pecans, coconut, sugar, eggs, vanilla and flour, using wooden spoon to blend.
Ingredients:
- coconut
- vanilla
- pecans
- all purpose flour
- sugar
- egg
Equipment:
- wooden spoon
Step 5: Spread mixture over baked bottom layer.
Ingredients:
- spread
Step 6: Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
Equipment:
- oven
Step 7: Remove and cool before cutting. (Slightly chilled or semi-frozen squares cut better.)This recipe yields 12 (2-inch) squares.
Dietary Information
- Vegetarian
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 213.66 kcal | 10.68% |
| Fat | 14.02 g | 21.57% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 21.25% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.94 g | 6.31% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 16.91 g | 6.15% |
| Sugar | 5.32 g | 5.91% |
| Cholesterol | 45.94 mg | 15.31% |
| Sodium | 129.81 mg | 5.64% |
| Alcohol | 0.11 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.28 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 4.39 g | 8.77% |
| Manganese | 0.78 mg | 38.84% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.22 mg | 14.62% |
| Selenium | 9.61 µg | 13.72% |
| Copper | 0.21 mg | 10.54% |
| Folate | 37.74 µg | 9.44% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15 mg | 8.64% |
| Fiber | 2.03 g | 8.12% |
| Phosphorus | 80.93 mg | 8.09% |
| Iron | 1.38 mg | 7.65% |
| Zinc | 0.91 mg | 6.06% |
| Magnesium | 22.81 mg | 5.7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.12 mg | 5.58% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37 mg | 3.73% |
| Potassium | 106.8 mg | 3.05% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 2.9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38 mg | 2.52% |
| Vitamin A | 125.34 IU | 2.51% |
| Calcium | 22.97 mg | 2.3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 µg | 1.7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.22 µg | 1.47% |
